What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Edinburgh is to train and bus which costs £40 - £150 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £95 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ashford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ashford and Edinburgh is 449 miles. The road distance is 426.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £90 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ashford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Edinburgh train from?

Ashford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Ashford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ashford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Edinburgh is 426 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Ashford to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ashford to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ashford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m
£93–210
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 20m
£42–145
Drive 423.8 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Edinburghcar 423.8 mi
7h 31m
£103–149
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 42m
£99–307
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 25m
£88–370
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 37m
£96–296
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 8m
£69–216
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 15m
£59–198
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 29m
£77–206
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 30m
£111–382
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 1m
£86–370

Ashford to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 446.3 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Ashford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ashford International to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 8m.

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